Cardiff University
MODULE EVALUATION POLICY
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1. Introduction
This policy sets out Cardiff University’s approach to student evaluation of modules (and equivalent
units for non-modular programmes) and the principles that underpin it. It sets out a framework for
module evaluation that defines the minimum requirements with which all Schools must comply and
identifies when variation in practice may be appropriate to accommodate relevant differences in
academic provision between Schools. The policy covers all taught programmes, including clinical
non-modular programmes for which appropriate blocks of teaching and learning should be
identified
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2. Key principles
Cardiff University’s module evaluation framework is based on the following key principles:
i. Module evaluation is a core element of the suite of practices and processes through which
Cardiff University can be assured of the excellence of its academic provision.
ii. The primary purposes of module evaluation are to:
- Assist Schools in reviewing and enhancing their taught programmes through direct
engagement with the views of current students;
- Support staff in the continual improvement of their teaching practice;
- Enable the University to review and enhance the student experience of learning and
teaching, share evidence of good practice and identify areas for improvement.
iii. Staff and students engage in module evaluation in a spirit of partnership and use the results
constructively to support the continuous enhancement of academic programmes.
iv. Schools work in partnership with students to ensure they have a clear understanding of the
module evaluation process and its place within the University’s quality system and share with
students the School’s response to their feedback.
v. Student module evaluation data are held securely and are not reported in a way that could
identify individual respondents.
vi. Students complete module evaluations with consideration and respect and the module
evaluation process is conducted in line with the University’s Dignity at Work and Study policy.
3. Cardiff University’s approach to module evaluation
The UK Quality Code for Higher Education requires that “(t)he provider actively engages students,
individually and collectively, in the quality of their educational experience”. Cardiff University
regards module evaluation by students as a key element of its fulfilment of this expectation. The
University’s module evaluation framework sets out the common requirements of all Schools. Schools
are also encouraged to provide students with suitable opportunities to give informal in-module
feedback.
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During 2018/19, the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences will undertake a focused piece of work to
consider how best to gather student feedback on learning and teaching for non-modular clinical programmes
and will bring forward a proposal to ASQC for a shared approach across the two programmes that is consistent
with the key principles and requirements of this policy.
